Ingredients
  • SEASONING SHEETS FOR CHEESE AND BUTTER (posted October 30, 2012)
  • At the Innovation Stage at Pack Expo, suppliers show off their latest and greatest. On Sunday, one packaging supplier had Corporate Chef Rick Tarantino, a frequent on television cooking programs, provide insight to an innovative ingredient application process that works on cheese and butter, (as well as all types of proteins).
  • Flavorseal’s patented seasoning transfer technology involves seasonings that are pre-applied to packaging using a food-grade adhesive.
  • The technology comes in a number of forms. For cheese and butter, the sheets make the most sense.
  • The technology allows cheese and butter manufacturers, or even deli operators, the flexibility to respond to changing flavor interests in the marketplace without changing the base the material, in this case, it would be the block of cheese or butter.
  • It allows them to expand existing product lines by simply applying a flavorful seasoning transfer sheet to the cheese or butter. The moisture in the cheese or butter transfers the flavor and seasonings from the sheets to the product. When the sheet is lifted, the seasoning surface is left on the product.
  • It’s an easy, one-step process that results in a perfect amount of seasoning every time, giving consistent flavor to each bite.
  • It eliminates the mess and waste of applying topical seasonings, as well as extra wash downs and changeover times.
  • Depending on the application and the desired end result, other ingredients can be included in the seasoning, such as antimicrobials, ground nuts and even dehydrated granules of fruits and vegetables.
  • For more information, visit www.flavorseal.com
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  • MOOD FOOD (posted September 14, 2012)
  • There’s a trend among formulators to incorporate flavorful ingredients that have established effects on health and wellness, a.k.a. botanicals. Read more at the Sept. 14 BLOG.
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  • SALT IS DELICIOUS (posted August 17, 2012)
  • Sodium, when paired with chloride, makes table salt, an ingredient that not only enhances flavor but also performs various functions in different applications. Table salt also happens to be the chemical reference used to demonstrate the taste of salty, one of the five basic tastes, which includes bitter, sour, sweet and umami.
  • Salt is also delicious.
  • Take for example the new low-fat Salted Caramel frozen yogurt that launched this week by 16 Handles, one of New York’s premier self-serve frozen yogurt chains. The hint of salt is that layer of deliciousness that turns the sweet taste of caramel into a culinary delight. This better-for-you indulgent snack and dessert combines sweet with salty to offer those who crave these two basic tastes an all-in-one experience.
  • To read more about salt as an ingredient, read my August 17, 2012 BLOG.
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  • WHAT MORE CAN YOU DO WITH CHOCOLATE (posted August 10, 2012)
  • Many readers ask for predictions or suggestions as to what they should be creating in their R&D labs.
  • It’s time for dairy processors to do more with chocolate. 
  • For some innovative ideas, read the August 10, 2012 BLOG.
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  • NATURAL SUGAR-FREE FLAVORING CAN HELP MOVE MORE MILK (posted July 25, 2012)
  • Wisdom Natural Brands recently added three refreshing new summer flavors to its zero-calorie, zero-carbohydrate, zero-glycemic index SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia product line.
  • Coconut, Watermelon and Cola join Lemon Drop, Valencia Orange, Berry, Chocolate Raspberry, English Toffee, Vanilla Crème, Hazelnut, Peppermint, Root Beer, Grape, Apricot Nectar, Chocolate, Cinnamon, and SteviaClear.
  • With just a few drops, many of these flavors are able to turn a glass of white milk into a flavorful delight without the addition of any calories.
  • All 17 flavors come in easy-to-use dropper bottles, so consumers can add as much or as little as their taste buds require.
  • With an average of 288 servings per 2-fluid-ounce bottle, SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia also offers great value in addition to a delicious sweet taste.
  • For more information, visit www.buywisdom.com.